Urology Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Does Lack of Cysto Affect Code Choice?
Published on Fri Mar 06, 2009
Question: What is the proper code for a urethroscopy with fulguration of a small intraurethral condyloma when the urologist has not performed a cystoscopy? Nevada Subscriber Answer: You should still report 52224 (Cysto-urethroscopy, with fulguration [including cryosurgery or laser surgery] or treatment of MINOR [less than 0.5 cm] lesion[s] with or without biopsy) for the procedure, with a diagnosis of 078.11 (Condyloma acuminatum).
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Urology Coding Alert
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Does Lack of Cysto Affect Code Choice?
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Prepare to Justify Unlisted Thrombectomy Coding
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